Calling all developers...
I first want to thank you guys for all you do. I and my phone certainly appreciate the work you have put into developing for these smart devices.
I have a request...
I work for a non-profit organization that provides services for the mentally and physically disabled segment of the population. I provide IT support and have been tasked with finding talented programmers who can write applications for Android and iOS devices. The applications are not expected to be particularly elaborate, but definitely esthetically appealing. They will need to be simple and easy to use. We are looking to provide these apps for the people we support. We want to provide for them a way to find helpful information easily and quickly (like branch location information, local state/county resource listings, etc.).
I'm asking for your help because though I provide IT support, I'm definitely no coder (hardware, help desk, and server support are in my wheel house).
If anyone here is interested in lending your talents to a good cause you can reply to this thread or pm me.
We are in the very early stages of this project, so questions regarding details like compensation or even the detailed nature of the desired app(s) cannot be answered at this time.
Nevertheless, I can assure you that your help will be greatly appreciated.
P.S. If this is the wrong place to inquire, or the wrong thread to post, please steer me in the right direction.
Thanks!
Andre (aka perknite)
A static page with links to the appropriate county agency(s) resource(s) web page(s) is all you need. Especially considering your clientele.
Hi all,
I hope I am posting this in the right section.
I have an idea for a social-networking Android application with a (hopefully) killer feature that will allow people meet safely and does a gamefication of the acquaintance procedure.
BUT, I am not a coder, I develop workflows and user experience. Location, push notifications, Honeycomb U.I. and many more are all there.
Hopefully, to this post will reply developers interested in working on such a project and have the time and knowledge to contribute and be partners in something that may have a good international growth.
Thank you for your time,
devgrace
Hello i am a IT student majoring in software engineering and i was wondering are programming certifications are needed to become a great developer ? i have heard from both sides of the aisle yes and no but since i am a rookie programmer who wants to work for one of the major companies like Google, Facebook, Apple and so on. I want to know from you Developers who been in the world for a while if certs really matter or they don't in the real world also if the top companies i mentioned do even care about certifications to begin with. Since my graduation is coming soon in April any advise or helpful tips would be very much appreciated to point me in the right track on becoming a Developer in software. FYI i have only been coding since April of last year and i have been practicing in several languages but the ones that have caught my eye the most is Java, Python.
Thank You.
i just want a chance :laugh:
Why to Waste money doing certifications ?............ just try to gain the knowledge from the video tutorials like thenewboston or mybringback...
Saves your money and time ..... I myself learnt java,android,objective c,c# from those websites' video tutorials.... Just google those name or find them on youtube.
Trust me you will love those tutorials.Just give a try.
Also try the w3schools website for learning the coding languages.. You also compile the programs online
and if you really confident after learning from video tutorials you can mention the names of languages you know in your resume without hesitation. ..
so i suggest u to gain the confidence and depth in a programming language which is the need of the everydays bread and butter like java and languages supported by .NET framework.
And talking of the companies,whichever course you do, they still train you.....and then only recruit you for a job if you prove fit for them.
hit thanks if i have helped you ....
AnthonyMcqueen21 said:
Hello i am a IT student majoring in software engineering and i was wondering are programming certifications are needed to become a great developer ? i have heard from both sides of the aisle yes and no but since i am a rookie programmer who wants to work for one of the major companies like Google, Facebook, Apple and so on. I want to know from you Developers who been in the world for a while if certs really matter or they don't in the real world also if the top companies i mentioned do even care about certifications to begin with. Since my graduation is coming soon in April any advise or helpful tips would be very much appreciated to point me in the right track on becoming a Developer in software. FYI i have only been coding since April of last year and i have been practicing in several languages but the ones that have caught my eye the most is Java, Python.
Thank You.
i just want a chance :laugh:
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Those certifications are valued a lot by some companies, then there are some who care only about your skills and don't care about the number of certificates you have.
Also it's not really guaranteed to make you a great programmer. If you have enough dedication and patience, you can learn more from the internet than those certifications will ever teach you.
But still at the end of the day it still increases the chances of getting employed.
P.S. - as far as i have heard google, facebook don't give a $#!t about your cerrtificates. You would be better off working on your own projects, so that you have something to show off your skills to the employers (like make some apps, websites, etc).
And good luck with the job interviews. :good:
Programming Certfications
Okay thank you for your input i have been learning several languages on Code Academy.com, Udemy, and Programmr.com and since April of last year it has been nothing but trail and error trying to figure out the code and what does it mean. The only i have done is a small website that only has around 200 lines of code or less like i said not much. I am thinking big and developing Apps for the motor sports world i have an idea for it and i am trying to find that nitch to get the process started. I have also have had professors that have stressed enough the fact of experience and certifications and so on. The truth is i NEVER worked in IT before i am a total rookie but i am not a quitter. I am just trying get an opportunity to learn and grow and gain valuable experience for bigger plans like Google and Facebook etc...
In addition i have had professors that told me i have no chance in hell since i have no experience and little development it sucks but i got to keep trying i want to have a job in development for my major by April.
Thank you.
I would be thinking that big companies would care more about your portfolio than about how many certificates you have... if you ask me you need to build up a portfolio that showcases what you can do, from the simple to the very complex - big companies need you to be flexible in what work you can do so try to build up a variety of different projects that really "show off" your abilities as a programmer.
Okay thank you that is what most of my classmates and professors tell me. They tell me in IT general go for by the comp tia certifications. But in programming world its all about what you can do rather than certs. I heard that there are people out there that have all the certs in the world but cant code simple programs like hello world for example. Thank you guys for the input
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Hi Guys
So I am quite familiar with the world of android, having been a user across all versions since froyo.
I have a few different idea's for applications, which I think could be moneymakers! that said, I actually need to learn the development side of android.
Currently I can do reasonable "basic" projects in vb.net 2010, written a few applications, but from what I gather, you cant use VB.NET in android.
I don't have the "capital" to invest in a course, so I am looking for free alternatives, which could give me a leg up!
I have so far programmed in WYSIWYG on .NET2010, so would be ever grateful if you can point me in a real "idiot proof" tutorials and education course!